{"id":16631,"date":"2018-11-08T14:45:23","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T19:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging3.octaneseating.com\/?p=16631"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:24:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:24:13","slug":"relationships-and-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octaneseating.com\/blog\/relationships-and-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationships and Movies: How Watching Together Can Help Couples Bond"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541704848919{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

Going to the movie theater to see a new film, or simply staying at home to re-watch an old favorite, is a great way to spend time with your significant other. It turns out there may be more to movie-viewing habits and romantic relationships than you might expect, and it goes way beyond rom-coms. Movies are good for all types of couples \u2014 serving as an icebreaker for those that have just begun dating, and then to help build empathy and romantic connections for those that are in established relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541704870036{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

Good Movies For Couples<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691091210424{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″]\n

Relationships are best served by <\/span>compromise and communication<\/span><\/a>. Choosing a movie puts both of those relationship factors to the test. If one person seems to dominate the movie themes and choices, set a rule in your home theater that the person choosing alternates to keep movie night an even playing field. Different films have different benefits for couples, but it is difficult to say what specifically makes a good movie for couples. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dramatic films and movies with deep relationships are typically full of emotional scenes that feature arguments or disagreements, and may serve as an opportunity to discuss these (or similar) issues with your significant other. Having a tangible and relatable moment to aid in moving a conflict to resolution can be helpful for some relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1541704927256{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

Looking Beyond Romantic Comedies<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1651860878317{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” max_width=”1000″ el_class=”.blogpostfont”]\n

Some people may immediately think that the best way to use movie-watching as a benefit to your relationship is by triggering those feel-good emotions with a romantic comedy. Although this may be true for a few couples, romantic comedies may also portray unrealistic relationships that can, in turn, put unnecessary pressure on couples. Interestingly, <\/span>a study published in <\/span>Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts<\/span><\/i><\/a> has shown moviegoers that prefer to watch science fiction themed films have a better grasp on realistic expectations in relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a new movie this upcoming date night, try one of these:<\/span><\/p>\n